Omega Sports Holding backs Ivorian football club
Omega Sports Holding has announced a minority investment in Racing Club d’Abidjan.
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Omega Sports Holding (OSH), founded by Ivorian real estate entrepreneur, Cheick Sanankoua, has announced a minority investment in Racing Club d’Abidjan (RCA), the Ivorian football club and current leader of Ligue 1.
OSH's investment will contribute to developing RCA's sports, commercial, and social operations. OSH will also provide expertise to increase the club's global reach, develop fan engagement, and explore opportunities in sports investments.
This investment comes just over a year after OSH's initial investment in the Abidjan Basketball Club.
Sanankoua said, "We are delighted to partner with RCA. Sports in Africa is a booming field that offers immense economic and social opportunities. Beyond super-events like the football Africa Cup of Nations, there is a need to develop local, high-impact initiatives for the development of sports and the support of the youth. RCA is the ideal partner for us to make our entry into the Ivorian football universe."
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